Gary Lineker told to step back from presenting Match of the Day

[Bkk Brian]

Britons say BBC was wrong to suspend Gary Lineker

The public holds a favourable view of the presenter

Following the Match of the Day’s suspension by the BBC yesterday, presenters at several other BBC sports programmes have walked out in solidarity with Lineker, forcing the BBC to change their programming.

Now a new YouGov snap poll shows that Gary Lineker continues to have the public’s backing after the events of this week, with Britons having a favourable view of Gary Lineker by 50% to 30%.

https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/articles-reports/2023/03/11/britons-say-bbc-was-wrong-suspend-gary-lineker

[Bkk Brian]

Gary Lineker: BBC boss Tim Davie 'sorry' after sport disruption in Lineker row

Mr Davie admitted it had been a "difficult day" for the corporation but said "we are working very hard to resolve the situation".

Interviewed by BBC News, Mr Davie said "success for me is getting Gary back on air", adding he was prepared to review impartiality rules for freelance staff like Lineker.

The director general said he would "absolutely not" be resigning but admitted "this has been a tough time for the BBC".

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64918162

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Do stop all this deflective Nazi comparisons .

You are just avoiding the subject .

Many of the people coming across in boats are attempting to enter the UK illegally without a visa or permission , these are typically Albanian people who want a better life in the U.K

  They are attempting to avoid UK immigration  and sneak into to the UK through the back door 

   

Do stop with this deflection of assumptions on who the migrants are or why they are coming.

 

The subject under discussion is the censoring of Gary Lineker for speaking up against the language used by Government in reference to migrants.

 

[brewsterbudgen]

Well, BBC Match of the Day was ridiculous - just 20 minutes of goal highlights.  No intro music either! Bring back the commentators and pundits!

[Chomper Higgot]

As a bonus the BBC have handed the general public an object lesson on worker solidarity and collective action.

 

 

Goooooaaaaaal !

[vinny41]

1 hour ago, Bkk Brian said:

Britons say BBC was wrong to suspend Gary Lineker

The public holds a favourable view of the presenter

Following the Match of the Day’s suspension by the BBC yesterday, presenters at several other BBC sports programmes have walked out in solidarity with Lineker, forcing the BBC to change their programming.

Now a new YouGov snap poll shows that Gary Lineker continues to have the public’s backing after the events of this week, with Britons having a favourable view of Gary Lineker by 50% to 30%.

https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/articles-reports/2023/03/11/britons-say-bbc-was-wrong-suspend-gary-lineker

When you add the people that voted No and the don't know you get 47%

and if you read the comments section of this article majority of people have little or no respect for YouGov

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/11/gary-lineker-majority-britons-say-bbc-wrong-suspend-match-day/

[Bkk Brian]

5 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

When you add the people that voted No and the don't know you get 47%

and if you read the comments section of this article majority of people have little or no respect for YouGov

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/11/gary-lineker-majority-britons-say-bbc-wrong-suspend-match-day/

The comments section of the Telegraph............ oh and my quote is directly from YouGov

Edited March 12, 2023 by Bkk Brian

[stevenl]

8 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

When you add the people that voted No and the don't know you get 47%

and if you read the comments section of this article majority of people have little or no respect for YouGov

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/11/gary-lineker-majority-britons-say-bbc-wrong-suspend-match-day/

Why would you add the 'don't knows' to the votes in favour of his suspension? Makes no sense at all except that it fits your opinion.

The comments section of the Telegraph as an indication of what people think? The comments section of the guardian would be equally valid.

[placeholder]

38 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

When you add the people that voted No and the don't know you get 47%

and if you read the comments section of this article majority of people have little or no respect for YouGov

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/11/gary-lineker-majority-britons-say-bbc-wrong-suspend-match-day/

Maybe all polling should be done via the comments section of The Telegraph?

[vinny41]

30 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

The comments section of the Telegraph............ oh and my quote is directly from YouGov

Is that the same YouGov that their polling showed on the 23rd June 2016 Remain leading at  52%

You have to wonder what the Lineker poll result would have been if the question was phrased different and included the words "Highest paid BBC star at £1.35m per year

[KhaoNiaw]

6 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

Is that the same YouGov that their polling showed on the 23rd June 2016 Remain leading at  52%

You have to wonder what the Lineker poll result would have been if the question was phrased different and included the words "Highest paid BBC star at £1.35m per year

You think people don't know that anyway? You don't think there are people all over the media putting that out there at the moment? Complete misreading of the room I think. 

[Bkk Brian]

3 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

Is that the same YouGov that their polling showed on the 23rd June 2016 Remain leading at  52%

You have to wonder what the Lineker poll result would have been if the question was phrased different and included the words "Highest paid BBC star at £1.35m per year

Its safe to say anyone who has read or watched the news knows how much Lineker is making, but don't let that stop you referring to the comments section of the Telegraph eh.

 

Your off topic remain/leave vote was a very tight result and within the confidence levels at the time

 

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[josephbloggs]

On 3/11/2023 at 10:04 AM, BobBKK said:

I agree I am bored silly by pretentious super stars who are mega rich feigning concern for 'the poor' and setting off their bigmouths in defense of wokeism. They are rich and  privileged.    

But Linker would never work in Qatar and be a woke hypocrite right?  oh wait...

 

You know he has actually taken refugees in to his home, right? And he is continuing to support them long term.  So he's not feigning concern for the poor, he is actually helping. 

 

But all you can do is criticise with pathetic "wokeism" comments. Rich people are not allowed to help poor people because it makes them "woke"?

 

He is sticking up for what he believes in and I support him. And I love the fact it winds up all the bitter right wingers on here (and elsewhere). And the UK government are making a mountain out of a molehill to deflect from the racist, illegal policies that they want to shove through next week.

Edited March 12, 2023 by josephbloggs

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[champers]

MOTD had half a million extra viewers last night. Source: BBC World News website.

[Slip]

17 minutes ago, champers said:

MOTD had half a million extra viewers last night. Source: BBC World News website.

Post a link or delete you post.

[vinny41]

Viewing figures rise for Match of the Day without Lineker

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/viewing-figures-rise-for-match-of-the-day-without-lineker/

 

BBC Match of the Day viewers call for surprising permanent change after Gary Lineker exit

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-match-day-viewers-call-26451556

[champers]

22 minutes ago, Slip said:

Post a link or delete you post.

Nice work @vinny41. Many a slip between fact and fiction.

I was having me tea, not that I would have complied with slip's order anyway. He seems to have delusions of grandeuer - him and Gary Lineker both.

Edited March 12, 2023 by champers

[Slip]

34 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

Viewing figures rise for Match of the Day without Lineker

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/viewing-figures-rise-for-match-of-the-day-without-lineker/

 

BBC Match of the Day viewers call for surprising permanent change after Gary Lineker exit

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/bbc-match-day-viewers-call-26451556

Thank you for posting the link vinny41.  Apparently member "champers" is too important to follow the rules.

 

EDIT TO ADD:  There is no source to the only data which is that provided in the spectator link.  They are a tory rag so I'm afraid it doesn't cut the mustard.

Edited March 12, 2023 by Slip

[onthedarkside]

Troll post meme reported/removed

[vinny41]

3 minutes ago, Slip said:

Thank you for posting the link vinny41.  Apparently member "champers" is too important to follow the rules.

Just think the millions that the BBC could save each year if they ditch all presenters and  commentators

And with the savings they would make they could re-introduce free TV  license's for the Over 75's

[champers]

35 minutes ago, champers said:

Nice work @vinny41. Many a slip between fact and fiction.

I was having me tea, not that I would have complied with slip's order anyway. He seems to have delusions of grandeuer - him and Gary Lineker both.

A quoted source is sufficient. No link required. Not sure I even know how  to post a link.

 

[vinny41]

15 minutes ago, Slip said:

Thank you for posting the link vinny41.  Apparently member "champers" is too important to follow the rules.

 

EDIT TO ADD:  There is no source to the only data which is that provided in the spectator link.  They are a tory rag so I'm afraid it doesn't cut the mustard.

You don't appear to be authorised by this forum for approving or rejecting content of these forums so your comment of it doesn't cut the mustard is without foundation

MOTD's replacement was 'like first Covid lockdown' but some viewers preferred it

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/silent-motd-like-first-covid-26451557

 

And here is a Tory Lite media outlet 

Match Of The Day viewing figures up half a million with no hosts after Gary Lineker crisis

Match Of The Day viewing figures were up to 2.58million from last Saturday's figure of 2.09million, according to BARB overnights

https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-match-day-viewing-figures-29435870

[Bkk Brian]

7 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

You don't appear to be authorised by this forum for approving or rejecting content of these forums so your comment of it doesn't cut the mustard is without foundation

MOTD's replacement was 'like first Covid lockdown' but some viewers preferred it

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/silent-motd-like-first-covid-26451557

 

And here is a Tory Lite media outlet 

Match Of The Day viewing figures up half a million with no hosts after Gary Lineker crisis

Match Of The Day viewing figures were up to 2.58million from last Saturday's figure of 2.09million, according to BARB overnights

https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-match-day-viewing-figures-29435870

Viewing figures were up but at 20 mins long instead of 80 minutes and with no commentators I would guess it was more of a novelty must see. 

 

Broadcaster Piers Morgan said in a tweet that Lineker’s suspension was “pathetically spineless.”

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/bizarre-20-minutes-match-day-101323439.html

Edited March 12, 2023 by Bkk Brian

[Slip]

4 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

You don't appear to be authorised by this forum for approving or rejecting content of these forums so your comment of it doesn't cut the mustard is without foundation

MOTD's replacement was 'like first Covid lockdown' but some viewers preferred it

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/silent-motd-like-first-covid-26451557

 

And here is a Tory Lite media outlet 

Match Of The Day viewing figures up half a million with no hosts after Gary Lineker crisis

Match Of The Day viewing figures were up to 2.58million from last Saturday's figure of 2.09million, according to BARB overnights

https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-match-day-viewing-figures-29435870

Again thanks for posting the links.  My comment about 'not cutting the mustard' was a personal one about sources I'm willing to trust.

 

Your first link is unfortunately useless as it is just a list of twitter comments pushing an unfounded opinion.  The second is better though.  I don't know what BARB is but at least it gives a potential anchor in reality and objectivity.  Funny it's a left wing tabloid though.

[proton]

28 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

Just think the millions that the BBC could save each year if they ditch all presenters and  commentators

And with the savings they would make they could re-introduce free TV  license's for the Over 75's

You can get know it all opinions on football in any pub. no need to waste millions on old footballers mouthing off, their opinions are no more valid than a pub drunk anyway. As Brian Clough said, more football less yak yak.

 

 

Edited March 12, 2023 by proton

[stevenl]

1 minute ago, proton said:

You can get know it all opinions on football in any pub. no need to waste millions on old footballers mouthing off, their opinions are no more valid than a pub drunk anyway. As Brian Clough said, more football less yak yak.

I value the opinion of someone in the know higher than that of proton.

[proton]

1 minute ago, stevenl said:

I value the opinion of someone in the know higher than that of proton.

Old footballers in the know, that's a good one!

[Mac Mickmanus]

12 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Well, BBC Match of the Day was ridiculous - just 20 minutes of goal highlights.  No intro music either! Bring back the commentators and pundits!

Match of the day is for people who cannot use computers .

All the matches are screened live online